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The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently sent a letter to officials in Lee County, Florida alleging that hundreds of homes were rebuilt in violation of the agency’s rules following Hurricane Ian. The letter provoked a sharp backlash as homeowners struggle to rebuild following the devastating 2022 storm that destroyed a large swath of the county.
The Canadian Province of British Columbia is updating its building code to expand the use of mass timber in building construction. The code will allow for encapsulated mass-timber construction (EMTC) buildings as tall as 18 stories for residential and office buildings, an increase from the previous 12-story limit.
The American Institute of Steel Construction and the Steel Joist Institute recently released a comprehensive roof design guide addressing rain loads and ponding. Design Guide 40, Rain Loads and Ponding provides guidance for designing roof systems to avoid or resist water accumulation and any resulting instability.
Tacoma, Wash., recently initiated a study to find ways to increase building material reuse through deconstruction and salvage. The city council unanimously voted to direct the city manager to investigate deconstruction options and estimate costs.
Region’s combined codes nearly double the length of the IRS Code.
AREA and Digital Twin Consortium to work on improving how technology components interoperate.
Attorney general hints at lawsuits against cities that don’t comply with zoning reform.
Attorney general hints at lawsuits against cities that don’t comply with zoning reform.
Builders cite high home prices for opposition.
New projects stymied by utility resistance and legislative restrictions.
Energy hog buildings at risk for becoming stranded assets.
More likely to occur due to more tight timescales imposed upon third parties engaged in design.
Provides details on how to identify, choose, and implement technology.
Smart building tech is a new avenue for criminals.
